[throwaway853578]

Yes because one of those can get my face smashed in by a baton. Moving is a far safer option for my family.

Call it selfish if you want (hell, I'd even agree with you) but my priority is my family and my life. This idea that I have to care about "my country" is patriotic BS pounded into us to make it more likely to join the army.

[agubelu]

Just curious, do you have dual citizenship? If not, what's exactly your plan to acquire a legal resident status quickly, and where?